But. It's an edifying contrast -- Blago the showboat who refuses to admit any wrongdoing, versus Kelly the fall guy, who just pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and was about to start serving time.

Blago could trade on his name -- and his wife's name! -- to pay the bills. That's why Patti did the reality show: they need the money.

Not Kelly. He was screwed.

It's no surprise really. Blago's been using Kelly ever since they met outside a fundraiser in the 90s. Blago put Kelly in charge of pushing a massive gambling expansion, even though he knew Kelly had a similarly massive gambling problem.

That's like putting a pederast in the principal's office. Blago: the enabler.